Manitoba's Top Employers

2018

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So it comes as no surprise that the local not-for-
profit organization continues to earn accolades for
its efforts.
"We are the local, not-for-profit choice for
comprehensive health coverage. We have been
providing quality benefits to Manitobans for over
40 years," says Mark Neskar, Chair of the Manitoba
Blue Cross Board of Directors.
"I feel like what we're doing is working. I'm
proud to represent an organization that ranks very
high on employee satisfaction and happiness."
Last month, Manitoba Blue Cross won five
awards at the 2017 Manitoba Excellence in
Customer Contact Awards, including the employee
satisfaction award.
These awards serve as yet another testament
to the company's strong workplace culture,
adds Neskar.
"We take ongoing measures to evaluate
what our employees need out of their workplace,
recognizing that those needs will continue to
evolve," he says.
Last year, the company launched its total rewards
committee, aimed at reviewing various components
of employee satisfaction — including training and
development, work-life balance, vacation and
compensation. So far, it's proven to be a great
resource for fine-tuning even more initiatives.
"Since its inception, we have been able to
gather invaluable feedback company-wide and
have already begun to move forward with a number
of incentives," Neskar says.
With approximately 300 employees, Manitoba
Blue Cross focuses on creating an environment that
prioritizes workplace wellness, which remains an
intrinsic part of what makes the company stand out
as one of Manitoba's Top Employers.
"Our building itself was designed with employee
wellness in mind," Neskar says. "Our work stations,
seating and lighting were all planned in consultation
with an ergonomic and musculoskeletal expert."
The forward-thinking company also offers
work-life balance solutions for its employees,
such as flexible hours, formal earned days off and
compressed workweek options.
"Employees can access the gym, yoga and
fitness classes onsite and get healthy snacks at
Blue Café, a cafeteria located in our staff lounge,"
Neskar explains.
"We also offer career development oppor-
tunities, competitive compensation, a company-
matched pension plan and of course a superior
benefits package — all of which play into a reward-
ing work environment."
All of these details aim to keep the workforce
healthy, happy and functioning to the best of
their abilities.
"People spend such a significant amount of
their lives at work. Enjoying that time is important,"
Neskar says.
"The people at Manitoba Blue Cross make the
company. We are fortunate to have a talented and
hard-working team and it is essential to us that we
offer a healthy, rewarding environment."
BY JENNIFER MCFEE
Manitoba Blue Cross continues to be an industry leader when it comes
to promoting health and wellness — including for its own employees.
MANITOBA BLUE CROSS EXCELS
IN AREAS OF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
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Learn more about
a career with us at
mb.bluecross.ca
Thankful to be recognized as one of
Manitoba's top employers of 2018
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FROM TOP: THE STAFF LOUNGE, WEIGHT ROOM
AND A MEDITATION CLASS AT MANITOBA BLUE
CROSS. PHOTOS BY DARCY FINLEY
"Employees can access the gym, yoga
and fitness classes onsite and get healthy
snacks at Blue Café, a cafeteria located in
our staff lounge."